Laser Unload, Parts Handler

How You Will Make An Impact (Job Summary)

As a Laser Unload, Parts Handler, you will support our fabrication operations by safely unloading, sorting, identifying, and moving metal parts produced by laser-cutting equipment. You will inspect parts for obvious defects, organize material by work order, and move parts to the appropriate next stage of production. This is a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing role that requires attention to detail, safe material handling, and the ability to perform physical work throughout the shift.

What You Can Expect In This Role (Job Responsibilities)

• Follow all safety rules, procedures, and required personal protective equipment while working around laser-cutting and material-handling equipment.
• Maintain the laser unload area, carts, racks, and surrounding work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Use material-handling tools and equipment safely and report equipment, material, or safety concerns to the team lead or supervisor.
• Confirm material, part numbers, sizes, quantities, and parts match work orders or job tickets.
• Visually inspect cut metal parts for obvious defects, damage, or incorrect material and report concerns to the lead or supervisor.
• Separate acceptable parts from scrap or nonconforming material and keep jobs organized to prevent parts from being mixed.
• Complete assigned work within established safety, quality, and productivity guidelines.
• Accurately document counts, work completed, or other required production information using company procedures.
• Safely unload cut metal parts and scrap material from laser-cutting equipment.
• Sort, count, identify, and organize parts according to work orders, job tickets, part numbers, or production requirements.
• Stack, stage, palletize, or place metal parts into carts, racks, bins, or designated production areas for the next operation.
• Move parts and materials to the appropriate production area using approved material-handling equipment as trained and authorized.
• Assist with other fabrication or general production tasks as workload requires while meeting established safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Desire to do the right thing.
• Team player, helping other team members and departments as needed with other duties not routine to position.
• Punctual, on time, ready to work designated shift, every day.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

Required Experience

• Ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance when needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive physical work throughout the shift.
• Basic counting, math, and measurement skills.
• Ability to read and follow basic work instructions, part numbers, and job tickets.
• Attention to detail, reliable attendance, and a strong work ethic.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, fabrication, construction, or general labor experience.
• Experience handling sheet metal, fabricated metal parts, or similar materials.
• Experience using carts, pallet jacks, forklifts, overhead cranes, or other material-handling equipment.
• Previous experience working around laser, plasma, or other metal-cutting equipment.
• Experience using computerized manufacturing or production tracking systems is a plus.

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Working Environment

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Solid levels of physical stamina and strength
• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, twisting, reaching, and working at heights
• Perform repetitive motions
• Plant environment with potential exposure to harsh weather, excessive heat/cold, and/or excessive noise

How We Live Our Culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs